Women Archives

Helly Hansen Switch Cargo Pant Review: A Durable, Versatile Snow Pant

Helly Hansen’s Switch Cargo Pant won our best overall pick for women’s ski pants. Find out why in our full review.

Written by Mary Murphy January 13, 2022

2022 Olympic Bound: Q&A With US Pro Snowboarder Julia Marino

Ever wondered what it takes to train for riding big park features? How about the difference between slopestyle and big air competitions? In this interview,…

Written by Mary Murphy January 06, 2022

Contest: Design Art for Breezy Johnson’s Olympic Skiing Helmet

Breezy Johnson is a podium favorite in the 2022 Winter Olympics skiing downhill. Design her helmet art for a chance to ski with her.

Written by Sam Anderson January 04, 2022

Canadian Women Resurrect Legendary 5.13 Mexican Big Wall on First Female Ascent

Bronwyn Hodgins and Kelsey Watts made the first female ascent of ‘El Gavilan,’ 5.13, on Dec. 22, 2021. Two seasons of work went into the…

Written by Sam Anderson January 03, 2022

Rock Climbing 5.14+ in 4 Years: Martina Demmel Slays

Martina Demmel, 20, only needed four years to climb through the grades to 5.14+/9a. She explains and demonstrates her fluid style on EpicTV.

Written by Sam Anderson December 17, 2021

Silvia Vidal’s Exceptional Solo Aid Climbing Style: ‘I’ll Go Alone. I Am Alone.’

‘If I go alone, I am alone.’ Few, if any, climbers embody that idea like Silvia Vidal. Her aid solo climbing has garnered Piolet d’Or…

Written by Sam Anderson December 16, 2021

Best Ski Jacket for Women: Outdoor Research Carbide Jacket Review

Hands down one of the best women’s ski jackets we’ve tested this year, Outdoor Research’s Carbide Jacket has a great design and some unique features.…

Written by Mary Murphy December 13, 2021

Lynn Hill Reflects on a Lifetime in Climbing — And Still Crushes

Is Lynn Hill immortal? According to the climbing icon, her career has kept her ‘humble and playful.’

Written by Sam Anderson December 07, 2021

What Every Woman Should Know About Bike Fit

Women’s cycling needs vary from men’s in several ways. Here’s some information to help you find the perfect fit for your bike.

Written by GJ Staff December 06, 2021

Big Waves, Big Stage: Red Bull Magnitude Surf Contest Is Back

Wondering what some of the world’s best surfers are up to? Well, from December to February, a slew of them will be chasing Hawaii’s biggest…

Written by Mary Murphy December 01, 2021

Must-Have Warmth With Major Style: Kari Traa Rose Half-Zip Base Layer Review

Norwegian ski brand Kari Traa has perfected the art of the half-zip base layer. Read our Kari Traa Rose Half-Zip Base Layer review.

Written by Mary Murphy November 24, 2021

‘A Space for All’: BIPOC Mountain Biker Brooke Goudy Shares Her Joy for Bikes

Brooke Goudy is paving the way for future BIPOC riders. This short film documents a lot of that story.

Written by Mary Murphy November 17, 2021

Leading Change: 5 Female Founders Talk Being Women in the Outdoor Industry

Women CEOs are taking the outdoor industry by storm. We spoke with five female founders who are changing the outdoor industry.

Written by GJ Staff November 16, 2021

DPS Ski Ambassador Shreds Pristine Slopes in ‘Fuel’ Trailer Ahead of SLC Premiere

‘Fuel’ is a powder-packed film featuring DPS athlete Madison Rose Ostergren. It premieres Nov. 16, 2021, at SLC’s Lone Pine Gear Exchange.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 16, 2021

Old and Bold: 93-Year-Old Rock Climbs for the First Time, Can’t Get Enough

At 93, Marie Dorbin put in a solid first climbing session. The Brit climbed four routes at the gym, impressing her instructor and onlookers.

Written by Sam Anderson November 16, 2021

Janja Garnbret Snags First Women’s 8c/5.14b Onsight, Building Her Legend

With 29 IFSC Climbing World Cup gold medals and Olympic gold, the Slovenian is arguably the most successful competition climber ever. Janja Garnbret can climb…

Written by Sam Anderson November 05, 2021

‘Girls Gone Wide’: Watch Female Climbers Tackle Some of America’s Burliest Off-Widths

Released Oct. 20, ‘Girls Gone Wide’ documents three female climbers as they cam, jam, butterfly, and smear their way up some of North America’s hardest…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 22, 2021

‘Eat My Dust’: Diamondback Gravel Scholarship Returns

This month, female, nonbinary, and trans riders can apply for Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship to win a Haanjo 8C gravel bike and more.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 20, 2021

Keeping Our Mountains Safe: Helly Hansen Takes Us Into the Life of a Ski Patroller

What does it take to be a ski patroller? And what’s the job really like? With this film, you can spend a day in the…

Written by Mary Murphy October 11, 2021

‘Mad Max’-Style Off-Road Race: Your Guide to Rebelle Rally 2021

The Rebelle Rally is a weeklong all-terrain auto race through the American desert. No cellphones, no GPS — just a compass, a map, and some…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 08, 2021

‘Girls Will Be Girls’: Kari Traa Wants to Hear Your Stories of Inequity in Sport

Women in sports are breaking barriers and rules — and that’s not a bad thing. Here’s why.

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2021

Snowboarder Graces $1 Coin: Why Vermont Minted the ‘Melon Grab’

Vermont’s limited-series $1 coin features a female snowboarder performing a ‘melon grab’ jump, braids blowing against a wintry mountain backdrop.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 07, 2021

‘The Bicentennial Project’: Christy Mahon to Ski Colorado’s 200 Highest Peaks

Christy Mahon has summitted and skied all 58 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado. Then she did the same on the 100 highest peaks in the state.…

Written by Mary Murphy October 06, 2021

Laura Rogora Sends 5.15b/c ‘Erebor,’ Hardest Grade by a Female Climber

On Oct. 2, 20-year-old Laura Rogora set a new benchmark for the hardest rock climb done by a female climber. Three women, including Rogora, had…

Written by Sam Anderson October 04, 2021

Flash Foxy Debuts AMGA-Led Courses for Genderqueer and Female Climbers

One of the country’s premier inclusive climbing organizations is enhancing its mission to support more athletes as the sport continues to grow in popularity nationwide.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 30, 2021